A member asked:

Are all hems bluish in color? think saw bumps but they were flesh color. could be swollen anal folds? do not feel hard to the touch.

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Dr. Johnny Green answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Not usually: Thrombosed external hemorrhoids are typically bluish, at the edge of the anus and usually tender initially. Once the blood clot resolves it can leave a hemorrhoid tag which is usually soft, flesh colored and non-tender.

Answered 11/9/2014

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